DTC codes
Look up an OBD-II fault code: what it means on every car or on your make, and how to track it down.
How to read a code
- P
- SystemPowertrain
- 0
- Defined bySAE, the same on every car
- 4
- AreaAuxiliary emission controls
- 20
- FaultThe specific fault in that area
Read the code
Note every stored and pending code your scanner shows, such as P0420.
Find it
Search by code or by words. For a manufacturer code (P1, B1, C1, U1) pick your make: its meaning differs by make.
Open the code
Its page explains the symptoms, likely causes, the checks to run and the fixes.
- P1502Lincoln · PowertrainInvalid or Missing Vehicle Speed Message or Brake Data
- P1502Mercury · PowertrainInvalid or Missing Vehicle Speed Message or Brake Data
- P1502Oldsmobile · PowertrainTheft Deterrent System No Password Received
- P1502Other · PowertrainVehicle Speed Sensor Intermittent Malfunction
- P1502Saturn · PowertrainTheft Deterrent System No Password Received
- P1502Subaru · PowertrainRadiator Fan Function Problem
- P1502Volkswagen · PowertrainFuel Pump Relay Circuit Short To B+
- P1503BMW · PowertrainIdle Speed Control Valve Closing Solenoid Control Circuit Signal Low
- P1503Buick · PowertrainTheft Deterrent System Password Incorrect
- P1503Cadillac · PowertrainTheft Deterrent System Password Incorrect
- P1503Chevrolet · PowertrainTheft Deterrent System Password Incorrect
- P1503Chrysler · PowertrainTheft Deterrent System Password Incorrect
- P1503GM · PowertrainTheft Deterrent System Password Incorrect
- P1503GMC · PowertrainTheft Deterrent System Password Incorrect
- P1503Oldsmobile · PowertrainTheft Deterrent System Password Incorrect
- P1503Other · PowertrainAuxillary Speed Sensor Fault
- P1503Saturn · PowertrainTheft Deterrent System Password Incorrect
- P1503Volkswagen · PowertrainLoad Signal From Generator Range Performance
- P1504BMW · PowertrainIdle Speed Control Valve Closing Solenoid Control Open Circuit
- P1504Buick · PowertrainVehicle Speed Output Circuit
- P1504Cadillac · PowertrainVehicle Speed Output Circuit
- P1504Chevrolet · PowertrainVehicle Speed Output Circuit
- P1504Chrysler · PowertrainVehicle Speed Output Circuit
- P1504Ford · PowertrainIntake Air Control Circuit Malfunction
- P1504GM · PowertrainVehicle Speed Output Circuit
- P1504GMC · PowertrainVehicle Speed Output Circuit
- P1504Lincoln · PowertrainIntake Air Control Circuit Malfunction
- P1504Mercury · PowertrainIntake Air Control Circuit Malfunction
- P1504Oldsmobile · PowertrainVehicle Speed Output Circuit
- P1504Other · PowertrainIdle Air Control Circuit Malfunction
